IT legislation and regulation
Understanding the law as it applies to IT management can be one of the hardest task for IT leaders, but the growing burden of regulatory compliance makes it essential. Legislation and regulation affects enterprise IT in many ways, not just in long-standing tasks such as contracts and software licensing. We examine the latest legal development and how they affect IT managers, and talk to the experts in IT legislation and regulation to explain what it means to your organisation.
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E-Zine
20 Jan 2023
CW APAC January 2023 – Trend Watch: CIO Trends
As we enter a new year, it remains vital for IT leaders to keep track of the latest developments across the industry. In this handbook, focused on CIO trends in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at predictions for 2023, how the Australian Red Cross managed a donation surge, Mondelez’s digital transformation and Singapore’s public sector IT strategy Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Nov 2022
CW APAC: Trend Watch: Artificial intelligence in APAC
Artificial intelligence is becoming more commonplace across business. In this handbook, focused on the adoption of the technology in the Asia-Pacific region, Computer Weekly looks at what still stands in its way, Dell’s deep learning model, how AI can realise its potential in healthcare, and the pros and cons of using AI and ML applications in the cloud. Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2016
Australian universities increase IT spending well above global average
Australian universities are increasing their IT spending as they improve learning and operational efficiency Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2016
'Citizens will be stripped naked' by Turkey’s data law
Turkey's data protection law, introduced in March 2016, will make Turkey a near total surveillance state, yet the EU, apparently more concerned about securing Turkey's help in controlling immigration, is turning a blind eye Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2016
Apple vows to raise security as FBI breaks into iPhone
Apple says it will help law enforcement with investigations, but will increase the security of its products after the FBI broke into an iPhone Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2016
Canadian Elizabeth Denham set for the UK's next information commissioner
Canadian privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham is to become the UK's next information commissioner as government pushes ahead with the snoopers' charter Continue Reading
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News
21 Mar 2016
Britain to pay billions for monster internet surveillance network
New questions raised about Britain’s snoopers’ charter after Denmark abandons its own UK-style surveillance programme for a second time Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2016
What does the IT sector think of the UK potentially leaving the EU?
The referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union is fast approaching and the country’s IT sector is taking sides Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2016
[email protected]: 1966 - Computer Weekly goes to bat for the British computer industry
Launched in 1966 as part of a modernising wave to change British society, Computer Weekly battled for the nation’s industry against the US, and saw IT as an entry ticket to the Common Market Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2016
RSAC16: RSA’s Amit Yoran comes out in support of strong encryption
A policy of weakened encryption would harm US economic interests and undermine those trying to defend digital environments, according to RSA president Amit Yoran Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2016
RSAC16: US works on data access agreement with UK
The US is negotiating with the UK to establish a new framework that will permit UK authorities to access electronic communications directly from US companies Continue Reading
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News
25 Feb 2016
Payments regulator wants banks to sell stakes in Vocalink
The UK payments regulator wants banks to loosen their grip on the payments infrastructure by selling off some of their stake in it Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2016
Judge orders Apple to unlock San Bernardino gunman’s iPhone
A US judge has ordered Apple to help the FBI bypass the auto-erase function on the San Bernardino gunman's iPhone to find the passcode and access data, but the company says it will contest the order Continue Reading
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News
16 Feb 2016
EU managers need to up cyber security collaboration, study finds
There is still much work to be done in the area of collaboration and sharing responsibility when it comes to preventing data breaches, a study has found Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2016
CIOs must start planning for 5G today, says 451 Research
A report from analysts at 451 Research urges businesses to start preparing their technology for 5G mobile networks ahead of deployment Continue Reading
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News
11 Feb 2016
TechUK calls on government to take reports on spy laws seriously
Government must address the fundamental concerns raised by expert witnesses, MPs and Lords about the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, says TechUK Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Feb 2016
CW Nordics: February 2016
The Nordic region is often described as a region that is leading the way in terms of the use of modern IT. The region needs IT to make up for factors such as having a small population, with many isolated communities. So IT both helps the region punch above its weight in business and enables its residents to receive services effectively. Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2016
Bulk data collection unnecessary for surveillance, says cyber expert
Opting for bulk data collection and other intrusive surveillance overlooks other means available that do not involve collateral damage to businesses and innocent people, says cyber expert Continue Reading
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News
08 Feb 2016
CIO interview: Johan Kestens, ING Belgium
ING Belgium’s CIO talks to Computer Weekly in depth about the technology-driven changes in the banking sector Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2016
ICO launches data privacy assessment tool for SMEs
The ICO has launched an online self-assessment tool to help SMEs to comply with data protection laws and improve data handling procedures Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2016
Business urged to take action on data privacy
Security professionals use Data Protection Day to encourage businesses to do more to protect personal data Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2016
Keep data safe or risk financial impact, ICO warns business
The knock-on effect of a data breach can be devastating for a company, warns information commissioner Christopher Graham Continue Reading
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News
27 Jan 2016
CIO interview: Jo De Vliegher, Hydro
The CIO at Norway's Hydro has established an IT department that allows for regional autonomy and central guidance at the same time Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2016
Alstom outsources IT transformation to HCL Technologies
Train engineering company Alstom has outsourced its IT to HCL Technologies as part of a five-year transformation project Continue Reading
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E-Zine
21 Jan 2016
CW Europe - January 2016
This month, CW Europe looks in-depth at an issue that is set to affect people across all 28 European Union member states – the abolition of mobile roaming charges, set for mid-2017. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Jan 2016
Is government surveillance going too far?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as the UK prepares new laws on surveillance and data collection, we hear from security experts on the challenges of balancing privacy and security and their insider view on GHCQ and the NSA. We examine the growing threat of ransomware and how to tackle it. And we look at the implications of new EU data protection rules. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2016
Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for free, open and secure internet
International norms of behaviour should prohibit states from conducting cyber intellectual property theft, says Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2016
BT and EE to merge in weeks after deal gets final approval
Acquisition of mobile network operator is expected to conclude at the end of January after Competition and Markets Authority gives go-ahead Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2016
Firms can monitor employees’ online chats, EU court rules
Human rights court says it is not unreasonable for employers to want to verify that staff are completing their professional tasks during working hours Continue Reading
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News
11 Jan 2016
ICO reiterates call for stronger sentences for data theft
The information commissioner (ICO) reiterates his call for stronger sentences for data theft after a court fined a woman just £1,000 for selling 28,000 customer records Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2016
Tech firms critical of UK draft Investigatory Powers Bill
Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter and Yahoo say they are particularly concerned about six key aspects of the UK's draft Investigatory Powers Bill Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2016
UK IoT research hub opens with support from academic world
A consortium of nine UK universities have come together to work alongside the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council on research into the internet of things Continue Reading
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News
06 Jan 2016
CIO interview: Mats Hultin, Saab Group
Saab Group's CIO talks to Computer Weekly about the huge challenge of integrating 40 separate IT organisations into one Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2015
The US and China agree more steps to fight cyber crime
The US and China have made progress in expanding co-operation on cyber crime as China claims criminals and not state-backed hackers broke into the US Office of Personnel Management Continue Reading
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News
30 Nov 2015
What type of CIO do you want to be?
There are three types of CIO, a major global research study has revealed. Which type would you like to be – trusted operator, change instigator or business co-creator? Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2015
Microsoft steps up efforts to clarify cloud security and privacy policy
Microsoft debuts merged security information hub to make it easier for cloud users to find out more about the privacy and security policies of its hosted products Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2015
Use legal protection to soften cyber attack impact, says Kemp Little
IT outsourcing provides an opportunity for businesses to transfer risk and recover losses from cyber attacks, says law firm Kemp Little Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2015
Germany is finalising legislation to shore up CNI cyber security
Germany is working to ensure digital sovereignty through IT security legislation and negotiations on IT security regulations and transatlantic trade at a European Union level Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Nov 2015
Avoiding security issues when recycling hardware
What are the options for the environmentally and ethically responsible recycling of end-of-life hardware, without compromising data security? Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2015
Theresa May proposes bulk data and internet tracking under the Investigatory Powers Bill
The home secretary has unveiled the draft Investigatory Powers Bill, which sets out the government's plans to collect data on UK citizens' internet use Continue Reading
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News
28 Oct 2015
Lack of data classification very costly to firms, says survey
Most data retained by organisations is not identified or classified and gobbles budget spent on storage, as well as being potentially non-compliant, reveals Veritas-sponsored survey Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Oct 2015
The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK
Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities” Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Oct 2015
How the Consumer Rights Act will affect the digital industry
Consumer legislation has been updated to take into account the unique nature of digital content – but what does it mean for technology suppliers? Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2015
Ofcom regulates Amazon Instant Video
Broadcast watchdog Ofcom will regulate video-on-demand (VOD) services – such as Amazon Instant Video – although rules for VOD content differ from broadcast Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Oct 2015
EU Data Protection Regulation: What the EC legislation means for cloud providers
With the European Commission's data protection rules set to drop before 2016, take a look at what the changes mean for the cloud and datacentre community Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2015
Vodafone tells Ofcom: Time to break up BT
Mobile network operator Vodafone lends its voice to the growing clamour arguing for full structural and functional separation of Openreach from BT Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2015
Facebook ruling not only landmark data protection case in Europe, say experts
A landmark ruling against Slovakia-based website Weltimmo could impact the Max Schrems case against Facebook and new European data protection rules currently being finalised Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2015
IT added to list of essential services to protect insolvent companies
Changes to legislation mean IT suppliers can no longer switch off services when a customer in financial trouble is unable to pay Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2015
US diplomats warn of economic dangers of scrapping Safe Harbour Agreement
European Court of Justice confirms judgement on the future of the US Safe Harbour Agreement will be made public on 6 October Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2015
Labour appoints Chi Onwurah as shadow minister for digital industries
Former Labour digital government spokeswoman takes on role of shadowing digital economy minister Ed Vaizey, with Louise Haigh taking her old role Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2015
CIO interview: Rob Threadgold, global head of IT infrastructure and operations, ICBC Standard Bank
Standard Bank is taking a global approach to IT challenges following its acquisition by Chinese banking giant ICBC Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2015
Cloudian boosts object storage HyperStore compliance features
Distributed object storage software maker Cloudian upgrades HyperStore with added granularity of data protection features that can help meet compliance requirements Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2015
CIO interview: Elisabeth Stjernstoft, Apoteket
When the Swedish government introduced competition to the pharmaceuticals sector in 2009, the former monopoly faced a major IT transformation Continue Reading
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Opinion
25 Aug 2015
Life’s a breach: How to handle the press after a hacking attack
Emily Dent, specialist in crisis PR, offers some advice to organisations that unexpectedly find themselves in the headlines Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2015
ICO orders Google to remove links to right to be forgotten takedowns
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) says Google must remove newer links that reveal the same details as previously removed links Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2015
Broadband Stakeholder Group to review UK net neutrality policy
The Broadband Stakeholder Group commissions an independent review into the UK’s industry-led approach to net neutrality and the open internet Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2015
AT&T a key NSA partner in internet spying Snowden docs show
The NSA considered its relationship with AT&T to be unique and especially productive, leaked documents show Continue Reading
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News
29 Jul 2015
Technology experts warn of dangers of artificial intelligence arms race
An open letter signed by more than 12,000 technology experts calls for a ban on artificial intelligence (AI) to manage weapons “beyond meaningful human control” Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2015
Software project will save Ford tens of millions a year in car repair bills
Car maker Ford is rolling out sophisticated warranty software to 12,000 dealers worldwide in a project that is expected to bring rapid financial returns Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2015
UK considers 10-year jail sentences for online piracy
The UK government is considering new measures to increase the sanctions for criminals who infringe the rights of copyright holders for large-scale financial gain Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2015
Openreach CEO defends current operating model
Openreach CEO Joe Garner says that separating the organisation from BT would make no sense in light of improvements to its service Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2015
Ofcom fines EE £1m for breaking regulatory complaints procedures
Ofcom has fined mobile network operator EE £1m for failing to give customers information about taking stalled complaints to a dispute resolution process Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2015
Facebook wins first round in European privacy battle
Facebook has welcomed a Vienna court’s rejection of a 25,000-strong class action lawsuit against the social networking firm for allegedly breaching European privacy laws Continue Reading
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News
30 Jun 2015
Do not leave digital government development to Whitehall, says Chi Onwurah MP
Whitehall should not be left with sole responsibility for the government drive to building a digital future, says shadow Cabinet Office minister Chi Onwurah Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2015
BT rejects Sky calls for Openreach competition inquest
BT hits back after Sky asks telecoms regulator Ofcom to initiate a full investigation into Openreach Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2015
The drivers and inhibitors of cyber security evolution
A study shows a shift in IT security spending to detection and response – but why are most organisations falling way behind the more enlightened front runners? Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2015
Most of more than 733,000 police communications data requests approved
Big Brother Watch is calling for a curb on the scale of police access to communications data and greater transparency in the use of this data Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2015
A tale of two boxes: Choosing between Box and Dropbox
Box and Dropbox are in the content and collaboration business, but the two cloud services have taken very different approaches Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2015
Government cloud adoption hit by ongoing legacy tech investments
IT supplier Eduserv wants government departments banned from investing in legacy tech to drive up cloud adoption Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2015
BT and BDUK failed to make costs transparent, says report
A major report on BDUK commissioned by DCMS identifies a number of failures around the transparency of the scheme’s costs Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2015
PSNGB rebrands to drive information sharing across PSN
PSNGB, the trade association set up to promote the Public Services Network, rebrands itself as Innopsis and says its work is far from over Continue Reading
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News
06 May 2015
EU revamp of payment services draws nearer
The EU cannot afford to continue with costly payment services if it wants to be globally competitive, says MEP Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Apr 2015
Bill Binney, the ‘original’ NSA whistleblower, on Snowden, 9/11 and illegal surveillance
Always a patriot: Computer Weekly talks to Bill Binney, the senior NSA official who blew the whistle before Edward Snowden Continue Reading
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News
14 Apr 2015
Security risk potential linked to young, mobile users
A study conducted by wireless supplier Aruba Networks has identified a distinct cohort of high-risk, security-agnostic workers Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Apr 2015
Can legislation stop cyber crime?
Rising cyber crime suggests criminal law does not deter criminals and that a better legal solution is required to prevent further rises Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2015
NHS data security: Lessons to be learned
The NHS does not always provide a trusted repository for patient data, but some trusts are examples of good practice in action Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2015
Mobile device management (MDM) vs backup
MDM tackles the challenge of mobile devices flooding the enterprise, but it doesn’t mean you can stop worrying about mobile data protection Continue Reading
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E-Zine
23 Mar 2015
Government backs tech in 2015 Budget
In this week's Computer Weekly, chancellor George Osborne's 2015 Budget was the most technology friendly ever – we examine the key policy announcements. Sainsbury's CIO talks about the challenges of going digital. And we look at how virtual reality could be coming to a workplace near you, thanks to the latest developments. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2015
BIS sets out to assist development of digital sharing economy
The government has set out a number of proposals to assist in the development of the £9bn trade body Sharing Economy UK Continue Reading
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News
19 Mar 2015
Ofcom finalises BT wholesale broadband pricing rules
Ofcom finalises plans to introduce wholesale broadband pricing rules to promote competition and investment in superfast broadband Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2015
Internet of things and 5G network research priority in 2015 Budget
Research into the internet of things and the 5G networks to support it figured highly in chancellor George Osborne’s 2015 Budget Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Mar 2015
Wi-Fi in the sky: The good, the bad and the ugly
With in-flight internet options spreading around the world, which services should discerning business travellers try, and which should they avoid? Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2015
Sharing Economy UK launched to champion digital businesses
New trade body brings together digital businesses that encourage consumer and business asset-sharing, such as Airbnb and ZipCar Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2015
China and US cross swords over software backdoors
Barack Obama criticises Chinese plans to force tech firms trading in China to share encryption keys and put backdoors in software Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Mar 2015
Cyber crime: What every business needs to know
Computer Weekly gets the low-down on cyber crime from law enforcement officers and investigators Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Feb 2015
TUPE or not TUPE? That is the question
Designed to enable employees and business units to be transferred from one owner to another, TUPE legislation is now 33 years old Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2015
Bank of England considers issuing digital currency
The Bank of England could issue its own digital currency in the future, in the same way that it does with bank notes Continue Reading
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News
17 Feb 2015
Home Office wins appeal against £224m Raytheon payment over e-Borders cancellation
The Home Office has won an appeal against a tribunal decision to award £224m to supplier Raytheon over the cancellation of its e-Borders contract Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2015
Former Lloyds bank and Barclays CIO Darryl West joins HSBC
HSBC has appointed Darryl West, who left Barclays in December, as CIO Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2015
Symantec continues cloud investment in spite of poor Q3 results
Symantec has reported third quarter 2015 revenue of $1.64bn, a drop of 4% compared with $1.70bn over the same period in 2014 Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2015
FCC’s Tom Wheeler offers up net neutrality plan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may rule in favour of a strong regulatory environment to preserve the open internet Continue Reading
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News
16 Jan 2015
Barclays creates role to lead transformations
Barclays Bank has appointed a group chief operating officer (COO) to lead it through transformations, including major IT investments Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2015
Obama calls for single US data breach notification law
The US president is calling for a single US data breach notification law as part of proposed legislation to improve data security Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2015
IT fails to get a grip on shadow applications
IT managers are unaware how much shadow IT is used by their business, the Cloud Security Alliance has warned Continue Reading
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News
17 Dec 2014
US interception in the EU faces new legal challenges
US government orders against Microsoft to hand over email data 'infringes privacy legislation' in other countries Continue Reading
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News
11 Dec 2014
DECC publishes annual report on delayed smart meter scheme
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has published its annual report on the roll-out of smart electricity and gas meters Continue Reading
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News
28 Nov 2014
Three pondering bid for O2 or EE, say reports
As BT conducts sales talks with both O2 and EE, reports have emerged the owner of Three is also preparing a bid for one or other of the two networks Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2014
CIO interview: Jon Rudoe, digital and technology director, Sainsbury’s
While supermarkets all over the UK are facing challenging times ahead of them, Sainsbury's is taking its technology and innovation into its own hands by developing digital products for its customers. Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2014
Pressure on Universal Credit’s digital service mounts as testing begins
Risks remain for Universal Credit as DWP continues its twin-track gradual roll-out of live and digital services Continue Reading
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News
20 Nov 2014
Regulators fine Royal Bank of Scotland ₤56m for IT failure
Financial industry regulators fine Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) for an IT outage in 2012 that left customers unable to access their accounts Continue Reading
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News
07 Nov 2014
Ofcom to auction tranche of MoD-owned spectrum
190 MHz of spectrum in two bands currently controlled by the Ministry of Defence is to go under the hammer Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Nov 2014
CW Europe - November 2014 Edition
In this issue of CW Europe find out the winners of our Best of VMworld Europe 2014 user awards, which were recently unveiled at an awards ceremony in Barcelona. Find out why all of our five winners were crowned champions at VMworld Europe 2014, along with two honorable mentions due to a high number of quality projects. Continue Reading